Kinkster goes to the dogs

Updated 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Photo: Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman

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Kinky Friedman talks to 5-year-old hound mix Woodrow at a press conference at the Capitol in this file photo. Woodrow was involved in a fundraising and public awareness project for Austin Pets Alive!, a charity that helps homeless pets. The charity will receive funds as part of the reward for Austin being chosen DogTown USA 2014. Jay Janner/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kinky Friedman talks to 5-year-old hound mix Woodrow at a press conference at the Capitol in this file photo. Woodrow was involved in a fundraising and public awareness project for Austin Pets Alive!, a charity

Kinky Friedman, the outlaw-country artist, humorist, author, former gubernatorial candidate and connoisseur of big cigars, will bring his Going to the Dogs Tour-ette to Sam's Burger Joint on Sunday. The event will benefit the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. His sidekick Little Jewford is also on the bill.